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August 18, 2010
We are very excited to announce some new staff members who have joined the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority within the last month.
Cathy Skidmore has joined us as the Senior Center Coordinator.
Sarah Kinnison has joined us as the Teen Center Director.
And Leah Hughes has joined our front office staff and will be working our late afternoon shifts.
When you are visiting us in person at the Bennett Recreation Center, make an effort to stop by and welcome them. Our team has become stronger and more creative with their hiring.
 Director
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 | 33rd Annual Melon Run |
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Join the community tradition of the 33rd Annual Melon Run on August 20. This is one of the most scenic and beautiful run/walks through residential streets, historic Lakeview Cemetery, and Howell City Park. The race starts and finishes in Downtown Howell. Onsite registrations, post race awards, and refreshments (like melon ice cream) will all take place on State Street. Bring the whole family to enjoy all the special events including the Melon Roll, Tot Trot, Melon Dash, One Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K and 10K. Parking is available at the Barnard Community Center and on residential streets surrounding Downtown.
Early entry fee deadline is midnight on 8/19. Mailed applications must be postmarked by 8/16. Please indicate t-shirt size during registration. Running shirt not guaranteed on late registration. A security area will be provided for all runners during race.
Melon Roll(ages 2-5) $2 per child 6:00pm
Tot Trot Free 6:15pm
Melon Dash $2 per person 6:30pm
1 Mile $10 early/$12 late 6:45pm
5K $22 early/$25 late 7:00pm
10K $22 early/$25 late 7:00pm
Call today to register 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at:
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| Doc May Commemorative Melon Ride 2010 |
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 "Cycle Howell" is gearing up to sponsor a 15 mile ride to commemorate the wonderful contribution made by Dr. Pat May in helping to establish the Howell Melon Festival many years ago. The "Doc May Commemorative Melon Ride 2010" will take place on Saturday, August 21 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Livingston County Courthouse.
The 15 mile bike ride will meander through historic neighborhoods, the McPherson Park bike path, the newly constructed Crosstown Trail, Howell City Park, Lakeview Cemetery, and the neighborhood on the south side of Thompson Lake and end up back at the Livingston County Courthouse around 11 a.m. where Howell melons and melon ice cream will be served as a special treat. All riders will receive a route map and a "Doc May Commemorative Melon Ride 2010" t-shirt.
Beginning at the Livingston County Courthouse downtown Howell.
Cost will be $15 if you pre-register and $20 the morning of the race.
Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 to register or online at:
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Tiger Game and Buffalo Wild Wings |
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 Howell Area Parks and Recreation and Buffalo Wild Wings of Howell have come together to offer a great trip to see the Detroit Tigers play against the Orioles on September 11th. The total cost of your ticket is $55 which includes: a buffet after the game at Buffalo Wild Wings, ticket to the game, transportation and adult beverages on the bus. You must be 21 or older to attend this trip. Please meet at 5:30pm at Buffalo Wild Wings (900 S. Latson Road, Howell) to meet the bus. We will also have give-a-ways on the bus.
Call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 to register today! |
| Hunter Safety |
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 Get your Hunter Safety certificate before small game and deer season starts! This course is DNR approved and provides basic hunting safety material. A certificate will be given upon completion of the assisted 50 questions exam. All students must attend all four classes to receive certificate. Air riffle range test will be given on the last day of class. Adults welcome to attend. Class size is limited. First priority goes to students that will be 12 by March 31, 2011. Any students that are younger than that must be placed on a waiting list. If class does not fill, calls will be made off that waiting list. (Students under 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult).
Class will be held Monday-Thursday, August 30-September 2, from 6:00pm-9:00pm and held at Marion Township Hall, 2877 W. Coon Lake Road
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| Girls Fall Basketball |
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Our program is designed to teach young athletes the game of basketball. Players will become more familiar with skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Non-competitive games and practices will take place at various elementary schools for 1st-4th grades and at Middle Schools for 5th and 6th grades, between 6:00-7:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm. Start date will be based on the availability of the gyms.
A t-shirt is included in the fee. Deadline to register is October 1. A $10 late fee will be added for registrations after this date. Volunteer coaches are needed to make this program successful.
Cost will be $49 for the City of Howell and OceolaTownship residents,$68 for Marion and GenoaTownship residents,$98 for non-residents.
1/2 Grade
8 weeks M/W 10/18-12/15 6:00pm or 7:0opm start time
3/4 Grade
8 weeks T/TH 10/19-12/16 6:00pm or 7:0opm start time
5/6 Grade
8 weeks M/W 10/18-12/15 6:00pm or 7:0opm start time
REGISTER TODAY! 517/546-0693 ext. 0 or online at :
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Howell Recreation Preschool & Learning Center |
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 Enroll your child today in one of these active, high energy classes which offer positive parent- child experiences and a love of learning. Your child will enjoy music, art, dramatic play, storytelling an much more! Each class is prepared to be a quality learning experience. Children will investigate the world around them using hands on activities as well as field trips and community visitors. Our program is well established and our teachers are certified with over 14 years experience.
Our programs are based on the belief that children learn through their interaction with adults, other children and their environment. Focusing on the whole child. They are designed to enhance social, emotional, coginitive, physical and creative growth. We emphasize the importance of working cooperatively with parents to achieve this goal. If you would like to scheldule a time to visit our program, please call the preschool at 517/546-0693 ext. 7706.
Schedule of Operation
Preschool begins the week of September 13, 2010 and follows closely the Howell Public Schools holiday and inclement weather closings. The last week of school will be May 24, 2011. The last week of school will be May 24, 2011.
Registration Deposit
There is a $50 non-refundable registration deposit to secure a spot.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday A.M. Preschool
(3 to 5 years of age)
9:30am to 12:00pm
$135 resident monthly/$174 non-resident monthly
$1,215 resident yearly/ $1,575 non-resident yearly
Tuesday and Thursday Preschool (3 to 5 years of age)
9:15am-1:00pm
$135 resident monthly/$174 non-resident monthly
$1,215 resident yearly/ $1,575 non-resident yearly
Tuesday and Thursday Extended Day Preschool (3 to 5 years of age)
9:30am to 2:00pm (child will be required to bring a brown bag lunch and drink)
$200 resident monthly/$240 non-resident monthly
$1,800 resident yearly/$2,160 non-resident yearly
Call today to register your child! 517/546-0693 ext.0 |
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Charity Island Tour |
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 This tour was the recipient of the 2009 Governor's Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration! Charity Island is the largest island in Saginaw Bay, the island was named by lake mariners for its location, placed 'through the charity of God' at the entrance to Saginaw Bay midway between the city of Au Gres, Michigan and "The Thumb." We'll arrive to the island by boat, guests are greeted by an informative and entertaining history presentation at the Island pavilion before taking the 7 minute walk along a wooded trail to the Lightkeppers home where a breathtaking view and delicious lunch awaits each guest. After lunch, guests may tour the Lightkeeper's home and take pictures of rare & endangered plants before boarding the ferryboat for the trip back to the mainland. We'll enjoy coffee and dessert on the boat ride home. This event is a Michigan highlight, and has only been available to the public within the last 5 years.
Departs from the Howell VG's August 24, at 7:30am and returns approximately 7:00pm.
Cost is $124 per person
Call today to reserve your spot or more information! 517/546-0693 ext. 0 |
| Mary Poppins at the Detroit Opera House |
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 Mary Poppins is a Broadway musical based on the Disney film adaptation of the stories by P.L. Travers. Mary Poppins brings to Broadway the story of a magical nanny who transforms the lives of a British family with her unusual gifts. An exceptional production that represents some of the finest stage effects on Broadway today, Mary Poppins is one of the most popular family shows on Broadway. With dancing statues, flying nannies, upside down chimney sweeps, and more surprises, the Broadway musical of Mary Poppins is as enchanting as the nanny herself. Though slightly long, there is no doubt that Mary Poppins is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Disney recommends this show for audiences 6 and up. Price includes: round trip transportation, dinner at Traffic Jam & Snug, main floor tickets and water, juice & muffins on the bus.
Sunday, December 19, bus will depart from the Bennett Recreation Center at 3:00pm and head toward the Detroit Opera House. Reservation deadline is August 23! Cost will be $109 per person. To register call 517/546-0693 ext. 0 |
| Howell Area Aquatic Center |
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Summer Savings! 1-2:30pm Open Swims on Mondays in August are only $1 each! Children 2 and under are always free, so stop to enjoy.
Open/Family Swims M, W, F 1-2:30pm, Tu 7:30-9pm and Sat 11:30-1pm.
Registration for Fall/Winter Swim Lessons begins Tuesday August 24th at 8am until classes fill. Details in brochure available this week and online soon!
Fall/Winter Schedule starts September 7th so look for new times & classes.
Lifeguard applications currently accepted for immediate openings. Early am, daytime, evening & weekend hours available with competitive pay and flexible schedules. Apply today at the Aquatic Center or call 517-540-8355 for details.
Certified Massage therapist wanted to work from Aquatic Center. Part time/full time hours available on your schedule to get your clients the help they need.
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We want to keep as many people up to date with the happenings of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority so we've created a Twitter account. With our Twitter page we plan to keep everyone updated with new classes and events, weather related cancellations and more. To follow us on Twitter click on this link:
or visit our home page: www.howellrecreation.org and click on the Twitter logo. If you aren't registered with Twitter you will need to create an account. |
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The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority is seeing how many friends we can get on facebook!
"Howell Recreation" now has close to 700 friends and we're always looking for more. We continue to post lots of our photos and activities on our facebook page. You can join us as one of our friends by going to our website and click on the facebook icon on the left hand side of the page, then log in or sign up for free and this link will take you directly to "Howell Recreation". You'll know you've found us when you see our logo as our photo!
www.howellrecreation.org
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About the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority |
| Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority Trustees
Todd Smith
Chairman
(Genoa Township)
Sean Dunleavy
Vice-Chairman
(Oceola Township)
Steve Manor
(City of Howell)
Mike Peterson
(Howell Public Schools)
Paula Wyckoff
(Marion Township) |
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The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority was formed in 2006 and serves residents in the City of Howell, Oceola Township, Genoa Township and Marion Township. Our mission is to bring communities together to enrich lives by promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Public meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Hours:
Bennett Recreation Center, 925 W. Grand River Ave.
Front Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Senior Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Preschool Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-12 noon
Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Other Hours as Scheduled
Barnard Community Center, 415 N. Barnard St.
Teen Center Hours: Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Other Hours as Scheduled |
| Contact Information
517/546-0693
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